We're Back!

Hurricane Katrina devastated our beautiful, bike-able neighborhoods and dispersed our volunteers and members. Remarkably, it didn't undo the work we had done to make the city more bicycle friendly. Since Katrina, New Orleanians across the city have asked for bike improvements as they plan the future of their neighborhoods. Plans for cross town bicycle routes and the funds for them are still in place. Since Katrina, MBC has publicized re-opened bike shops and resources. We distributed bike survival kits, including blinky lights, to five hundred cyclists. We are gathering community input on priority bike projects through surveys and analysis of neighborhood plans, and we are working to identify opportunities that the rebuilding of New Orleans may create for even more bike improvements.

Invite MBC to your next meeting

The Metro Bicycle Coalition is always looking for opportunities to speak to neighborhood associations, community organizations and other interested groups about how to advocate for safer streets. Contact us if you would like us to come speak at your next meeting, or set up a table at your next community event. info@metrobicyclecoalition.org

Bikeways are coming

MBC celebrated its first major success from the '5% for Bikes' campaign. On November 2, 2004, voters approved a $260 million Capital Improvements Bond. The City has agreed to use four million dollars of these bond funds over the next five years to construct a network of bikeways on the streets of New Orleans. We should begin to see the construction of a network of exclusive bike lanes and signed shared routes starting in late 2007. To read more about the details of how the money will be spent click here.

Volunteers needed

MBC is looking for a few volunteers to help our organization grow. Since the beginning, MBC has been an all-volunteer organization, relying on the passion and enthusiasm of a few members to get most of the work done. If you are interested in getting involved, please email us at info@metrobicyclecoalition.org. We are looking for...

Membership drive

Are you tired of having to struggle with potholes, aggressive drivers, and errant car doors every time you get on your bike? Support the only advocacy organization in New Orleans that is working to ensure that the streets are safer for people who ride bikes. A membership contribution of just $10 helps us with administrative costs of running the organization and launching initiatives like the "5% for Bikes" campaign. Members receive periodic electronic updates on local bike news, a bi-annual newsletter, and an opportunity to submit a "Members' Feedback" survey to help guide our annual priorities. Join now.